I have some outfits and final sale scores to post but first I wanted to share my birthday wishlist with you. My birthday is tomorrow and I have to pick my present. How nice from JCrew to offer 20% off jewelry just in time for my birthday ;-). When I woke up to the promo last Friday I asked my husband if he had bought me a birthday present (I knew the answer already), so he agreed that we should take advantage of the promo as he had no idea what to offer me. Now I just have to choose and I am running out of time as the promo expires tonight.
My first choice would be a long pearl necklace, because those never go on sale and I don't have any. But both the lady double-strand and the long pearl necklace have a ribbon-tie closure, that my husband dislikes (and I agree that if I could choose I would prefer to have a classic spring closure).
The opera-lenght pearl necklace it's a little bit too expensive and excluded from the promo, so not an option I think.
So in the freshwater pearls category the only candidate left is the Lady four-strand pearl necklace, which I saw IRL at the collection store and is very pretty (if not exactly long). With the 20% off is a good deal and a timeless piece, so the right occasion to buy it.
In the other categories (not freshwater pearls) I have a few picks, but not one that I am immensely in love with.
First comes the Crystal steps necklace. I must say that this one is MUCH more stunning IRL than on the website and I would have never considered it hadn't I seen it in store (on the website it looks like a re-edition of another necklace but IRL it really stands out):

My next choice is a bracelet from the Fenton/Fallon collaboration. Unfortunately it's excluded from the promo but it's maybe the piece that I'm currently loving the most on the website. It's the Fringe cuff:

However, the problem with this one is that I don't wear bracelets as much as I wear necklaces (especially one that is for the evening only), so I hesitate.
My last pick is a necklace from the sale section. Again, hadn't I seen it IRL on a girl in the street and then in store I probably wouldn't have noticed it but it's very sparkling and edgy, perfect to wear with a tee. It's the Crystal patch necklace, currently on sale for $69.99:

And finally, as a substitute for real pearls, the Twisted hammock necklace in the classic pearl color (I bought the pink frost one on sale but I didn't like the color, which is more yellowish than pink IMO, and returned it. However I like the pearl itself).
I will let you know tomorrow what I end up choosing but in the meanwhile I would like to hear what's your favorite pick among these and the website offerings in general. Plese share!
I have three birthday celebrations coming up (this evening with family, tomorrow at lunch with girlfriends and tomorrow night with hubby and friends) so you can expect a post with my birthday outfits for Wednesday. Stay tuned!
Hi Ema, Happy pre-Birthday! Just my thoughts...but reading through your post, it sounds like the two pieces that you really fancy are the opera length pearls and the Fenton-Fallon cuff. If it were me I wouldn't want to get something just because it was on sale. I'd use this opportunity to get something that I really want. (I also think you'll be able to watch for the prices to go down on the sparkly pieces, and with a bit of patience you'll get them eventually on further markdown!) Whatever you decide, my advice is to choose based on which piece you really, really love -- after all, it is a birthday gift from your husband, so the piece will be more sentimental. Happy Birthday, can't wait to see your outfit posts!
ReplyDeleteI have to say I prefer the Lady Four Strand, it has a silver spring clasp and the JCrew freshwater pearls are very nice. I think it is a Classic so a great Birthday Present.
ReplyDeleteBUT the Fenton Fallon cuff bracelet is special and would be great to have for an evening out.
Ahhh, decisions!
Happy Happy Birthday to you! I hope you have a great day and fun times, and it sounds like you have some wonderful things planned... yay!
happy early birthday ema.hope you have some great celebrations.
ReplyDeleteif i could pick one piece of jewelry i would pick the fenton-fallon mixed chain and pearl bracelet.
Hi, Ema, Happy Birthday to you! I agree 100% w/Decaf, it's a special occasion and gift from hubby, get the piece you love!
ReplyDeleteHi Ema, I like all of your choices but I think you'll never disappointed with the 4 strand pearls. The cuff is really pretty and fun, but IMO pearls are forever, classic and worth the investment. Ultimately, I agree with Decaf-don't just buy your special gift because it is on sale. Jewelry is an emotional purchase, so be sure you LOVE whatever it is you end up ordering. Happy pre-birthday! Mine is coming up and I'm putting my wish list post up for suggestions too.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday Ema from one July baby to another...mine is the 8th.
ReplyDeleteI vote for the Twisted Hammock necklace. I have it in the pearl color and wear it all the time. It looks more expensive than it really is and I always get comments when I wear it it is so different from your usual pearls.
Hi Ema:
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!Hope you have a wonderful day. I've been torn myself since this 20% off sale started. Still haven't placed my order. I've been wanting J crew pearls for sometime. I felt that with the twisted hammock necklace...the pearls were a bit large for me. I once tried the lady four strand, and liked it. Than I was looking at the the ribbon long tied necklae online, and like that too. It looks like it can be worn during the day, and I love the touch of the black ribbon. I think I'm going to order both, and then decide. Can't wait to hear your decision.
Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteI have the 4 strand pearl necklace, it's on my blog under The Doll House post - it's really lovely and something that will never date.
Happy Birthday, Ema! Thanks for sharing so much with us. I'll be eager to hear your final choice! I alway savour picking my gifts.
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